Year 1940 poised for momentous, tumultuous start
The Associated Press reports a world gripped by war and unrest as 1940 begins. Germany and Britain clash in a titanic struggle while Japan fights in China and civil strife grows in Ireland India and elsewhere. US outlook warns of hard times ahead despite hopes for peace.
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Associated Press
Germany
Japan
China
Liuchow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Ireland
India
Great Britain
Turkey
United States
Cordell Hull
America
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Hitler
Mohandas K. Kandhi
Fabienne’s Conflicted Return From Ellen’s Home
Fabienne plans to leave Ellen and Bill behind to return to her mother’s elegant apartment. She faces a choice between lingering love for Bill and loyalty to Ellen, while family wedding plans push her toward a distant life she no longer desires.
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Prunella
Fabienne
Bill Mallory
Bill
Ellen
Bierine
California
Leght
Derwents
Arizona
Paris
Brenda
Havilands
City Hall
Nicky
Sis
Mother’s
Mother
Elen
Turks Defeated in Caucasus Battle and Submarine Torpedoed
25 years ago today January 1, 1915 reports the Turks defeated in a Caucasus battle and the British battleship Formidable torpedoed by a German submarine, signaling naval and land combat tensions of the era.
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The
Associated Press
Caucasus
Formidable
Farm leaders push crop payments tax as farmers fare tariff
Administration farm leaders vow extensive discussion of the industry protective tariff as they seek congressional approval for a tax to fund crop control payments. They promote a new farmers income certificate program as a tariff counterpart shielding farm incomes from foreign price competition.
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Washington
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A mixed puzzle list with across and down clues including Gaunt gentle breeze mid day glittering ridges cut off beat handle toward salad head young hog buckwheat tree Alaskan river amid grape refuse little pig part of to be husk behold female ruffs agree large bird aray cotton cloth whirled the orient give a place to down mounds fortify cross with a loop bellow large cupola age young bird dull foot covering golf implement performers ditch chief comparison poetry throw off head coverings case for toilet articles a hollow body of water a pet
New Year Reflections From Junius Office C
In 1940 Junius presents a playful yet hopeful year ahead. The monologue foresees mystery and potential sorrow including war or loss, but ends with a joke about the Goddess of Liberty and the mother figure as Freddie asks if the statue is married.
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Lyla Myers
Freddie
Liberty
Christmas Blues Told In An Old Decatur Toast
A fragmentary humorous exchange from a Decatur scene features a man and his wife discussing money woes and a newborn year. A toast to the new year follows noting youth and future paths. A traveler speaks of a daughter planning a solo world journey and asks about preparedness.
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Puffle
The Challenge of 1940 and Venture into Adventuring
A fragmented 1940 classroom scene mixes verse and quips about time and travel. A teacher asks about Indian weapons and a Decatur man is mentioned, implying a local anecdote amid a string of pithy jokes and proverbs.
Athens Social Scene Highlights Holiday Entertainments
Athens hosts feature a bridge dinner at the Tafts with high score wins by Miss Feigley and Mr. Turner while Mrs Hall and Mr. Tinsley take low scores. Tea honors Mrs. G. W. Feigley. multiple residents travel to Tupelo and Portland for family visits as Dr. A. S. Pitts returns to church duties amid local license enforcement and holiday court actions.
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Harry Taft
R. C. Martin
F. G. Peer
Jack Tanner
Marvin Gray
Mary-Lillian Feigley
Fred Martin
Mary Lilian Feigley
G. W. Feigley
Baylis Hightower
Billy
W. H. Daniel
Tupelo
Miss
F. E. Hobdy
Portland
Tenn
C. M. Hamblen
A. S. Pitts
First Methodist
Pat Moore
Limestone County
D. J. Wilson
Victor Lee
Penguin Club
Athens Armory
Winston Garth, Jr
Pasadena
California
Lifford Cole
Florence
Robert. Chestnutt
Auburn
Pajamas Gift Question Reaches Merchant This Week
A suit of pajamas bought as a Christmas present was brought to the merchant this week with a query on whether they should be worn over a nightshirt or under it.
A Plan To Start Christmas Early This Year
A reflective verse urges planning ahead for a happier Christmas. The speaker notes past burdens from shopping and rushing and proposes beginning preparations now to ease the season.
Fisherman quips on looks while selling haddock
A fish dealer chides a customer about looks and jokes that if appearance matters she should buy goldfish. The exchange highlights shop talk and casual banter in a market setting.
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Haddock
Tuscaloosa reports first 1939 fatal fire victim
The city closed 1939 with its first fatal fire of the year as Mrs. W. E. Sullivan, 82, died from burns after her clothes caught fire from an open grate. She sank into a chair as flames engulfed her clothing.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
W. E. Sullivan
New Year Hopes Ahead in Decatur 1940
Around Town looks at the year 1940 with optimism as Decatur anticipates national turning points, Roger Babson predicts a rise in business, and locals note early signs of spring and a community focus. Daily interviews show mixed views on New Year’s resolutions.
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United States
Roger Babson
Decatur
Decatur Daily
Neighbors Responded to Smother Blaze After Screams
Neighbors rushed to the scene after hearing screams and helped smother a blaze, preventing further spread and aiding in the emergency response.
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